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OverviewBobogyi: A Burmese Spiritual Figure is the first book dedicated to this Burmese nat, or guardian spirit, who features prominently in contemporary Burma (Myanmar). From an ethereal tree spirit to an established guardian at pagodas, the book examines the various trajectories of this ubiquitous figure. In the former capital of Yangon, bobogyi has been one of the main actors in the city's Buddhist landscape, beginning with the founding legend of the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda through his growing prominence since the 1990s following the city's recent urban expansion. With essays from two prominent scholars and a selection of detailed photographs that document the daily activities of worship and maintenance at bobogyi shrines, this charming book chronicles the history and modern-day relevance of bobogyi and also charts the ever-evolving nature of sacred narratives. SELLING POINTS: . First book dedicated to this prominent spirit . Lavishly illustrated -Intimate documentary-style photographs . Rich in Buddhist history and folklore 133 illustrations and 2 maps Full Product DetailsAuthor: Benedicte Brac la de Perriere , Cristophe Munier-GaillardPublisher: River Books Imprint: River Books Dimensions: Width: 17.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.440kg ISBN: 9786164510272ISBN 10: 6164510279 Pages: 80 Publication Date: 01 July 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |